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Beautifully filmed in Italy, this epic movie dramatizes the many challenges that John (Don) Bosco had to overcome from his childhood through founding his religious order, the Salesians, for helping educate boys. Growing up without a father gave him compassion for the many orphans that he cared for, while he faced persecution from both secular society and the Church as he fought to build a place to house and educate the homeless, outcast youth of Turin. His deep faith, creative imagination and profound charity shine through in this wonderful film. Flavio Insinna gives a winning performance as John Bosco. Also stars Charles Dance as the antagonistic Prefect Clementi, popular Italian singer and acress Lina Sastri as Don Bosco's beloved mother, Mama Margaret, and Lewis Crutch as Dominic Savio.
200 minutes. Special features include 16-page collector's booklet with study guide and film photos, Italian or English language tracks, Spanish and English subtitles.
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